Liverpool have reportedly identified Aston Villa’s Johan Manzambi as a possible successor to Alexis Mac Allister, according to the Sun. The Swiss international is said to have caught the attention of Reds boss Andoni Iraola and his staff.
Why Liverpool Are Monitoring the Villa Midfielder
Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a January move for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, according to Football Insider.
Who Is Pierre Kalulu?
The 26-year-old France international is valued at around £26m by Transfermarkt. He came through Lyon’s academy without making a senior appearance, then joined AC Milan in 2020. He won Serie A in 2021-22 and made over 100 appearances before moving to Juventus, where he has also reached a century of games.
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger, according to Football Insider.
Why Spurs Want Rüdiger
Roberto De Zerbi’s side sit 19th after six games, despite a busy summer in defence. Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi arrived on free transfers, Jan Paul van Hecke joined for a sizeable fee, and Micky van de Ven signed a new contract.
Chelsea Plot January Move for Benfica Teenager
Chelsea have reportedly identified Benfica defender Daniel Banjaqui as their primary full-back target for the January window, according to TEAMtalk. The 18-year-old Portugal Under-21 international is valued at around £38m, though Arsenal and Liverpool are also said to be monitoring his situation.
Arsenal are reportedly the frontrunners to land Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig, with Football Insider claiming the Premier League champions are best placed to secure his signature.
Why Arsenal Want Antonio Nusa
The Gunners failed to land a major attacking signing this summer after pursuits of Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Jr collapsed. Christos Tzolis was their only forward addition, while Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus all departed.